Members Present:
- Kileen Collins, Lu Adams, Scott Schneider, Alyssa Collins, Grayson Gordon, Jill Stephens, Bill Brown, Sylvia Kuhlmeier
Call to Order:
- Jill Stephens called the meeting to order.
Approval of Minutes:
- The minutes were approved.
Chancellor’s Update:
- Kid’s College was a big success – 93 kids attended.
- College Express is coming up on July 23rd. We are all recruiters and should encourage anyone thinking about school to talk to us.
- Governor Nixon has withheld money from higher ed including the $500K for the Allied Health program. His veto of an income tax credit bill is pending override in the General Assembly. If the veto stands Gov. Nixon will release the money; if not he will withhold it. We should know something in September.
Old Business:
Construction/Demolition Updates:
Scott Schneider reported that various leak problems are being repaired. (Kellet Hall, Library, Rec Center). The library is beginning a remodel project to install some sliding shelving. The Pennsylvania House interior is being remodeled to open it up to a more classroom-like setting. The AEL program will be housed there. It should be complete in a couple of months.
Personnel Searches:
Administrative Assistant II, University/Community Programs (Full-Time Staff)
Marcie Struble starts 7/24/2013.
Food Services Manager (Full-Time Staff)
Billy Castleberry starts 8/01/2013.
Director of Developmental Education (Full-Time Staff)
Michelle Branton starts 8/01/2013.
Assistant Coordinator of Institutional Research-Effectiveness (Full-Time Staff)
Ping He will start in August.
Laboratory and Stores Supervisor, Natural Sciences (Full-Time Staff)
Phone interviews are scheduled for July 22-23.
Lecturer, William and Virginia Darr Honors Program (Faculty, 9-Month Appointment)
On-Campus interviews are scheduled for July 22-25.
Geosciences (Faculty, 9-Month Appointment)
On-Campus interviews were held on 7/18/2013.
Assistant Professor of Agriculture (Faculty, 9-Month Appointment)
Linda Wulff-Risner starts 8/12/2013.
Instructor of Child & Family Development (Faculty, 9-Month Appointment)
Brenda Smith starts 8/12/2013.
Treasurer report:
- Current balance is $157
New Business:
- Welcome Week needs to be planned and coordinated. Staff Senate will fund the picnic to be held on Friday, August 16th at People’s Park.
- The biometrics screenings will be held again this fall
Important Dates/Reminders:
- BOG meeting August 1
- Fall semester begins – August 19th
- Welcome Week picnic – August 16th
- Convocation Service – August 18th
- Operation Smile – August 19-20
Adjournment:
- The meeting was adjourned by Jill Stephens
- the next meeting will be 10:30 AM, Friday, August 16th in the Cass Hall conference room in conjunction with Welcome Week picnic.